CITY OF CITRUS HEIGHTS
CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
Special / Regular Meeting of Thursday, December 14, 2023 City Hall Council Chambers
6360 Fountain Square Dive, Citrus Heights, CA
CALL SPECIAL MEETING TO ORDER
The special meeting was called to order at 5:00 p.m. by Mayor Schaefer. .1. Roll Call: Council Members present: Karpinski-Costa, Lopez-Taff, Middleton, Daniels, Schaefer Council Members absent: None
Staff present at the roll call: Feeney, Jones and Van
PUBLIC COMMENT
None
CLOSED SESSION
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d) (1)
Name of Case: Roberta Risso vs. Robert Moos, Karen Moos, City of Citrus Heights, et al. Case No.:
34-2019-00257423
3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d) (1)
Name of Case: Dena Burhans vs. City of Citrus Heights, et al. Case No. 34-2021-00295431
4. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: APN 211-0020-025-0000 (7137 Auburn Blvd)
Agency Negotiator: City Manager Ashley J. Feeney and City Attorney Ryan Jones Negotiating Parties: Woodside Homes
Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment
The City Council, City Manager and City Attorney participated in the closed session.
REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
There was no reportable action from closed session.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Schaefer adjourned the special meeting at 5:50 p.m.
CALL REGULAR MEETING TO ORDER
The regular meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Mayor Schaefer.
Citrus Heights City Council Minutes Thursday, December 14, 2023 The Flag Salute was led by Mayor Schaefer.
Roll Call: Council Members present: Karpinski-Costa, Lopez-Taff, Middleton, Daniels, Schaefer Council Members absent: None
Staff present: Blomquist, Cave, Feeney, Jones, Russo, Turcotte, Van and department directors.
The video statement was read by City Clerk Van.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
ACTION: On a motion by Vice Mayor Daniels, seconded by Council Member Middleton, the City Council approved the agenda.
AYES: Karpinski-Costa, Lopez-Taff, Middleton, Daniels, Schaefer NOES: None
ABSENT: None
SPECIAL ITEMS
4. Selection of Mayor and Vice Mayor
ACTION: On a motion by Council Member Karpinski-Costa, seconded by Council Member Lopez-Taff, the City Council appointed Bret Daniels as Mayor.
AYES: Karpinski-Costa, Lopez-Taff, Middieton, Daniels, Schaefer NOES:
ABSENT: None
ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Daniels, seconded by Council Member Schaefer, the City Council appointed Jayna Karpinski-Costa as Vice Mayor.
AYES: Karpinski-Costa, Lopez-Taff, Middleton, Daniels, Schaefer NOES: None
ABSENT: None
PRESENTATIONS
Proclamation of the City of Citrus Heights Honoring Police Commander Jason Russo on the Occasion of His Retirement from the Citrus Heights Police Department Vice Mayor Karpinski-Costa read and presented the proclamation to Commander Jason Russo.
Proclamation of the City of Citrus Heights Honoring Tammy Nossardi on the Occasion of Her Retirement from the City of Citrus Heights
Council Member Lopez-Taff read and presented the proclamation to Tammy Nossardi.
Citrus Heights City Council Minutes Thursday, December 14, 2023
PUBLIC COMMENT
City Clerk Van read the following written comment submitted by Alfred Sanchez, "December 21st is National Homeless Persons Memorial Day. We will be holding our 5th Annual gathering for this occasion. We meet at Adalbertos Restaurant 6171 Greenback Ln. 7:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend." City Clerk Van read the following written comment submitted by Rick Hodgkins, "I would like to expose the city to a family owned and locally owned cheesecake business called to the bay and back cheesecakes. Had I not had yet another event last week on Wednesday, December 6, I definitely would have been at that tree lighting and exposed us then. By further exposing the business looking for promotions and sponsors, I am introducing our company to different parts of Sacramento county, other than just the city of Sacramento. We are currently looking for people to sponsor us. So if you and or someone you know is interested in sponsoring us, please email me. I in turn will take your information and pass it on to our CEO, who is also our marketing director, who is also the owner and proprietor. All 70+ flavors of cheesecakes are from his grandmother and mother. By having people sponsor us, we can hire people, launch another wholesale bakery and least delivery trucks so as to get our product out to both our commercial and residential customers. The vast majority of cheesecakes are made on a large scale by a wholesale bakery. But the person who is our marketing Director owner and proprietor can make them on a small scale. Two of you got my business card recently, one of you got it at Braden Murphy's campaign kickoff for county supervisor district 4. Another one of you got my business card three days ago at the regional transit Board of Directors meeting. Not only will we put you on our website if you or someone you know is interested, we will also put you on our social media platforms, including Instagram and TikTok. Our website is to the bay and backcheesecake.com. To place a cheesecake order for the upcoming Christmas and New Year's holidays, please call 916-370-9211 or that you can email him at [email protected] the person in charge of cheesecake orders is out of town as of today but he will be back at work on Monday, December 18. Thank you and I look forward to hearing back from you shortly."
COMMENTS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND REGIONAL BOARD UPDATES
Council Member Lopez-Taff attended the Citrus Heights Tree Lighting event. She also attended the Sikh Business Community event. She provided an update from the Sacramento Homeless Policy Council meeting.
She provided a report from the Sacramento Public Library Authority Board meeting.
Council Member Middleton attended the CalCities Sacramento Valley Division meeting. She attended the Sikh Business Community event. She provided an update from the California Housing Partnership Board meeting.
Council Member Schaefer provided an update from the Sacramento Area Council of Governments Board meeting.
Vice Mayor Karpinski-Costa attended the Neighborhood Area 10 SOAR meeting. She attended a Tuba Fest event. She provided an update from the Sacramento Area Sewer District Board meeting. She attended the Lakeview Village Teddy Bear luncheon. She attended the 25 Year Celebration of the Sunrise MarketPlace.
Mayor Daniels attended the Citrus Heights Chamber luncheon. He attended Assemblyman Josh Hoover's community meeting at Citrus Heights City Hall. He provided a report from the Sacramento Transportation Board meeting. He also provided a report from the Sacramento Regional Transit Board meeting. He attended the Citrus Heights Tree Lighting event.
Citrus Heights City Council Minutes Thursday, December 14, 2023
CONSENT CALENDAR
7. SUBJECT: Approval of Minutes
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Minutes of the Meeting of November 9, 2023
8. SUBJECT: Quarterly Treasurer's Report
STAFF REPORT: S. Talwar / A. Preciado
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file the Quarterly Treasurer's Report for the quarter ending September 30, 2023
SUBJECT: Annual AB 1600 Development Fee Report
STAFF REPORT: S. Talwar / T. Nossardi
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 2023-105 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, Accepting, Filing, and Making the Findings Identified in the City's Annual AB 1600 Fee Report for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2023
10. SUBJECT: Submission for Application for Tree City USA Designation STAFF REPORT: C. Kempenaar / A. Bermudez
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 2023-106 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, Authorizing the Submission of an Application to the National Arbor Day Foundation for Consideration of Citrus Heights Being Designated a Tree City USA Community
11. SUBJECT: Transfer of Properties from Robert Coronado to the City of Citrus Heights: APN 243-0031- 006-000 (6448 Sylvan Road) and APN 243-0031-872-2657 (7500 Coronado Lane) STAFF REPORT: A. Feeney / R. Jones
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 2023-107 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Necessary Documents to Facilitate a Land Transfer of 6448 Sylvan Road and 7500 Coronado Lane, Citrus Heights from Robert Coronado to the City of Citrus Heights
Robert Coronado addressed the City Council regarding Item 11.
ACTION: On a motion by Council Member Schaefer, seconded by Council Member Middleton, the City Council adopted Consent Calendar Items 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11.
AYES: Lopez-Taff, Middleton, Schaefer, Karpinski-Costa, Daniels NOES: None
ABSENT: None
REGULAR CALENDAR
12. SUBJECT: San Juan Avenue Complete Streets Project - Phase 1A - Federal Project No. STLP 5475 (046)
STAFF REPORT: R. Cave / L. Blomquist
RECOMMENDATION:
Citrus Heights City Council Minutes Thursday, December 14, 2023 a. Adopt Resolution No. 2023-108 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with All Phase Construction, Inc. for the San Juan Avenue Complete Streets - Phase 1A Project b. Adopt Resolution No. 2023-109 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Professional Services Agreement with Ghirardelli Associates, Inc. to Provide Construction Management, Inspection, and Materials Testing Services for the San Juan Avenue Complete Streets - Phase 1A Project City Engineer Blomquist presented an overview of the San Juan Avenue Complete Streets - Phase 1A Project.
City Council questions and comments followed.
ACTION: On a motion by Council Member Schaefer, seconded by Vice Mayor Karpinski-Costa, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2023-108 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with All Phase Construction, Inc. for the San Juan Avenue Complete Streets - Phase 1A Project.
AYES: Lopez-Taff, Middleton, Schaefer, Karpinski-Costa, Daniels NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ACTION: On a motion by Council Member Schaefer, seconded by Council Member Lopez-Taff, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2023-109 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, Califonia, Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Professional Services Agreement with Ghirardelli Associates, Inc. to Provide Construction Management, Inspection, and Materials Testing Services for the San Juan Avenue Complete Streets - Phase 1A Project.
AYES: Lopez-Taff, Middleton, Schaefer, Karpinski-Costa, Daniels NOES: None
ABSENT: None
13. SUBJECT: Three Year Pavement Preservation Plan - Arterial, Collector, and Residential Streets STAFF REPORT: R. Cave / L. Blomquist
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 2023-110 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, Approving the Three Year Pavement Preservation Plan General Services Director Cave presented an overview of the Three Year Pavement Preservation Plan.
City Council questions and comments followed.
ACTION: On a motion by Council Member Middleton, seconded by Council Member Lopez-Taff, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2023-110 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, Approving the Three Year Pavement Preservation Plan.
AYES: Lopez-Taff, Middleton, Schaefer, Daniels
NOES: Karpinski-Costa
Citrus Heights City Council Minutes Thursday, December 14, 2023 ABSENT: None
14. SUBJECT: Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights Amending Citrus Heights Code Chapter 94 - Traffic and Vehicles, Article VI. - Pedestrians, Sections 94-416 to 94-440 STAFF REPORT: R. Jones / A. Turcotte
RECOMMENDATION: Introduce for a First Reading, read by title only, and waive the full reading of Ordinance No. 2023-_ _ An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights Amending Citrus Heights Municipal Code Chapter 94 - Traffic and Vehicles, Article VI. - Pedestrians, Sections 94-416 to 94-440
City Attorney Jones presented an overview of the proposed ordinance.
Public Comment:
City Clerk Van read the following written comment submitted by Rick Hodgkins, "Good evening and hello again! from two previous meetings, in August and either last month or October, as many of you already are aware, I must once again stress the importance of audible pedestrian controlled traffic for the blind. I know that this is in the works, but that with this item being brought up tonight, I really have to drive the point even further, by saying i can only now see light and dark, that which has me fear for my safety. So thank you!" City Council questions and comments followed.
ACTION: On a motion by Council Member Schaefer, seconded by Vice Mayor Karpinski-Costa, the City Council introduced for a First Reading, read by title only, and waived the full reading of Ordinance No. 2023- An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights Amending Citrus Heights Municipal Code Chapter 94 - Traffic and Vehicles, Article VI. - Pedestrians, Sections 94-416 to 94-440.
AYES: Lopez-Taff, Middleton, Schaefer, Karpinski-Costa, Daniels NOES: None
ABSENT: None
15. SUBJECT: Citrus Heights Ordinance. Amending Municipal Code Chapter 74 "Solid Waste" Relating to Illegal Dumping
STAFF REPORT: J. Russo / R. Jones
RECOMMENDATION: Introduce for a First Reading, read by title only, and waive the full reading of Ordinance No. 2023- An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights Amending Citrus Heights Municipal Code Chapter 74 - "Solid Waste" Relating to Illegal Dumping Commander Russo presented an overview of the proposed ordinance.
City Council questions and comments followed.
ACTION: On a motion by Council Member Middleton, seconded by Council Member Lopez-Taff, the City Council introduced for a First Reading, read by title only, and waived the full reading of Ordinance No. 2023- _ An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights Amending Citrus Heights Municipal Code Chapter 74 - "Solid Waste" Relating to Illegal Dumping.
AYES: Lopez-Taff, Middleton, Schaefer, Karpinski-Costa, Daniels
Citrus Heights City Council Minutes Thursday, December 14, 2023 NOES: None
ABSENT: None
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
None
CITY MANAGER ITEMS
City Manager Feeney announced Senior Building Inspector Rick Kelley was recognized by the Sacramento Valley Association of Building Officials. He announced a vaccine clinic will be held at the Citrus Heights Community Center on January 16. He announced Lieutenant Chad Morris accepted a promotional opportunity with the Rocklin Police Department. He announced Police Officer Alyssa Bragg as the newest K9 handler. He also announced the City Council will hold a recess over the holiday break and the December 28m Council Meeting is cancelled.
ITEMS REQUESTED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS/ FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Council Member Schaefer requested an item be brought back to the City Council within the next 60 days, to consider a revision of the City's cannabis ordinance and potentially offer cannabis businesses in Citrus Heights. Council Member Middleton supported the request.
Vice Mayor Karpinski-Costa requested a discussion item be brought back to the City Council at a future meeting regarding the City's Fourth of July celebration event. Mayor Daniels supported the request.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Daniels adjourned the regular meeting at 7:58 p.m., with a moment of silence in honor of residents Jack Duncan and Harlan Friesen that both passed away recently.
Respectfully submitted,
Amy Van, City Clerk